Sleeping in a still inhabited wing of the City Palace of the maharanas of Mewar, on the edge of Lake Pichola.
Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur
From
583.017 €
“Pool backed against the walls of the City Palace, with direct view over Lake Pichola and the Aravalli hills.”
The Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur occupies a wing of the City Palace, the historic residence of the maharanas of Mewar on the shores of Lake Pichola. We enter through a white marble courtyard, under sculpted arcades several centuries old. The view from the rooms overlooks the calm waters of the lake and the Aravalli hills in the background. The pool, backed against the palace walls, remains one of the rare places where we can swim with a royal view without leaving the historic precinct. Some rooms remain more sober than the state suites, the grand luxury concentrates mainly in the common areas. The rate starts at 583 € per night, reasonable for sleeping in a palace still linked to the royal family of Mewar. Room service and the spa complete the ensemble, without claiming to rival western palaces on this precise ground. 😌
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Taj Fateh Prakash Palace to travellers who wish to sleep in a royal palace still in use, without a disproportionate budget. It is a logical choice for honeymoons, wedding anniversaries or lovers of Indian history seeking more than a postcard setting. Families find suitable rooms, yet the atmosphere stays hushed and suits adults in search of calm above all.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The palace forms part of the City Palace, a complex built from the 16th century by the maharanas of Mewar and enlarged over several generations. The dominant materials remain white marble, local stone and the coloured glass mosaics typical of Rajasthan. High ceilings, openwork arcades and inner courtyards reflect an architecture conceived for desert heat. The rooms, spread across one wing of the palace, retain royal proportions without all being identical in style.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The palace offers an on-site restaurant and room service, without the data specifying a signature table or particular chef. We enjoy above all the view over Lake Pichola at mealtimes, more than a pointed gastronomic experience. The format follows the classic standards of Taj hotels, reliable yet without major surprise.
Highlights
- Pool backed against the walls of the City Palace, direct view over Lake Pichola.
- Airport shuttle included, useful as Udaipur is poorly served by taxis.
- Family rooms available, rare in listed Indian palaces.
- Accessibility equipment present despite the historic architecture of the site.
- Booking score 8.8/10 from 315 reviews, rare consistency for a palace.
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Udaipur
The Taj Fateh Prakash Palace stands within the City Palace, on the shores of Lake Pichola, in the heart of old Udaipur. The ghats, the bazaar lanes and the Jagdish Temple are reachable on foot in a few minutes. Maharana Pratap airport lies about 25 minutes by car; the hotel shuttle simplifies the journey. The district stays dense and lively, typical of an old Indian town, far from absolute calm despite the palace walls.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pool
- Pool on site, reserved for hotel residents.
- Parking
- Free and private parking available on site.
- Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests available.
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the property.
- Airport shuttle
- Airport shuttle offered, to confirm directly with the hotel.
- Families
- Family rooms available on request.
Facilities
1 pool
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Free Wi-Fi
Spa and wellness centre
Free parking
Facilities for disabled guests
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Private parking
Family rooms
Location
Where Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur is located
Exact address
Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur
Address
The Palace Complex, Lake Pichola
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